
Braviary
#628 (Unova)
Best moveset for Braviary
The best moves for Braviary are Air Slash and Brave Bird when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
Air Slash | 14 dps |
Brave Bird | 78 dps |
Defense
Air Slash | 14 dps |
Rock Slide | 29.6 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Rufflet family. Braviary evolves from Rufflet which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images

There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Braviary, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Braviary is a Normal & Flying Pokémon which evolves from Rufflet. It is vulnerable to Rock, Electric and Ice moves. Braviary's strongest moveset is Air Slash & Brave Bird and it has a Max CP of 3,088.
About
"Known as “the hero of the skies," this Pokémon is so proud and so brave that it will never retreat, even when it's injured."
Base stats
Attack | 232 | |
Defense | 152 | |
Stamina | 225 |
Max CP
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,323 View IV chart » |
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,764 View IV chart » |
Level 30 Max wild |
2,647 View IV chart » |
Level 40 | 3,088 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
Level 25 (raids) | 2,206 View IV chart » |
Level 35 (wild) | 2,867 View IV chart » |
Max HP
Level 40 | 189 |
Size
Height | 1.5 m |
Weight | 41 kg |
Other
Base capture rate | 15% |
Base flee rate | 5% |
Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Braviary
The best moves for Braviary are Air Slash and Brave Bird when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
Air Slash | 14 dps |
Brave Bird | 78 dps |
Defense
Air Slash | 14 dps |
Rock Slide | 29.6 dps |
All moves
Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
---|---|---|---|
Steel Wing | 11 | 7.5 | 13.8 |
Air Slash | 14 | 8.3 | 14 |
Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
---|---|---|---|
Heat Wave | 95 | -33.3 | 31.7 |
Rock Slide | 80 | -18.5 | 29.6 |
Brave Bird | 130 | -50 | 78 |
Close Combat | 100 | -43.5 | 43.5 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Braviary?
Braviary is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Rock, Electric and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Braviary are:
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Zekrom,
- Rampardos,
- Deoxys (Attack).
Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
---|---|---|---|
Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 100% |
Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 89% |
Thundurus (Therian) | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt | 87% |
Zekrom | Charge Beam | Wild Charge | 87% |
Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Ice Punch | 87% |
Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 86% |
Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Zap Cannon | 85% |
Deoxys (Attack) | Poison Jab | Zap Cannon | 84% |
Deoxys (Normal) | Charge Beam | Thunderbolt | 83% |
Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Snarl | Wild Charge | 82% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Braviary
Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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